When to go · Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai in January
Great month. Inside Chiang Mai's best window: Nov–Jan (cooler and dry).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 15°C59°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- High
- Thailand overall
- Prices
- High
- Thailand overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Chiang Mai
Inside Chiang Mai's best window: Nov–Jan (cooler and dry).
Weather in January
- Chiang MaiHighs around 30 °C, lows around 15 °C, rain on about 2 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 59 °F, rain on about 2 days
- North, Thailand · Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Paibest weather
Cool nights Dec–Jan; the burning season (Feb–Apr) puts air quality among the worst in Asia — check AQI before booking.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Thailand overall
- High
- Prices · Thailand overall
- High
Thailand overall: Cool and dry nearly everywhere: the easiest month; book islands and Chiang Mai early.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen